Examination malpractice is a deliberate act wherein a candidate(s) contravenes the rules and conventions guiding the conduct of examinations to derive unfair advantage over others.
The consequences of examination malpractice, both to education and the society as a whole is catastrophic and produces candidates with low moral and academic values that lead to irreversible loss of credibility. A state or a country that becomes notorious in examination malpractice loses national and international credibility.
It is quite clear that the existing systems are in-adequate. e-Smart employed first principles thinking and has designed a comprehensive solution that addresses most of the challenges effectively and efficiently for the conduct of all future examinations.
Re-Think
There seems to be an epidemic of failed examinations recently that has lead to cancellations caused by question paper leaks, impersonations and disturbances at the examination centres. We at e-Smart continuously monitor the latest threats and regularly update our solutions to meet them head on. Due to our R&D&I legacy, we have the necessary tools to build and deliver the latest products and solutions at all times.
e-Smart's solution suite tries to effectively provide:
- High throughput verification of candidates thus blocking impersonators from solver gangs to enter the examination halls to help underserving candidates.
- Prevent candidate substitution by continuously matching the candidates from the same view as the invigilators.
- Prevents the leakage of question papers from the security press to the examination centre with full custody chain.
- Prevention in the use of covert technology by candidates to gain unfair advantages.
The government tabled the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill in the Lok Sabha to check malpractices and irregularities in competitive examinations. The scope of the bill is extensive, covering a wide array of central recruitment and entrance exams conducted by prestigious organisations like:
• The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
• Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
• Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
• Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
• National Testing Agency (NTA).
These exams serve as gateways to various government jobs and admission to higher education institutions. The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024, lays down stringent provisions to combat unfair practices in public examinations, ensuring that those involved face severe consequences for their actions. Here's a breakdown of the various aspects of this bill grouped in items covered by e-Smart's solution. Items that may be covered by other business best practices are listed at the bottom: